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Make sure there
is adequate room to allow air to enter and exit the case.
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Raise the
computer away from the floor, especially carpeted areas.
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Check that all
case fans and the power supply fan are spinning properly.
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Listen for any
strange noises.
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Be very careful
with Canned Air, it can cause more debris to enter your computer case and do
more harm than good. If you use canned air, blow the dust away from the
computer and not into it.
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If you are in a
high dust environment, have the computer professionally cleaned regularly.
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With the computer
off, turn the keyboard over and shake it, then vacuum it.
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If you are using
a mouse with a ball, remove the ball and clean it and the rollers with
alcohol.
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If you
continue to have
trouble with a keyboard or mouse, just replace them, they are inexpensive.
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With
the computer off and the power unplugged, wipe down the outside of the case
with a damp cloth
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Dust
in a CD or DVD player can cause it to skip or not track. Light canned
air in the front of the player ok if you are experiencing this type of
trouble.
